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Paulo Nutini @ Carling Academy Birmingham
Dec 11 2006 By Lauren Richards & Charlotte Watkins, Birmingham Mail
POOR old Paolo took a ribbing from motormouth Chris Moyles on Radio 1 shortly before this gig.
The Scot had recorded a live version of his huge hit Rewind.
Moyles, never one to mince his words, said it sounded like a drunk 94-year-old who had had both his front teeth knocked out.
It was all in fun, of course. Moyles is apparently a fan, and Paolo, in fairness, probably didn't sound his best.
He had clearly had one or two beers on Saturday night - but then so had most people in the packed crowd.
And there was no doubt, Paolo was on top form.
His 75-minute set included hits such as Jenny Don't Be Hasty, Last Request and Rewind (definitely a better version than on Radio One), plus his new single, January.
He'll soon be moving off into bigger venues, but the club-type surroundings of the Academy definitely suited his style.
By the way Paolo, if you are still thirsty next time you are in Brum, we'd like to buy you a drink!
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